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Cryptocurrency Tycoon SBF's Fate: Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison and a $11 Billion Fine
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简介Foreign exchange dealers that allow scalping,Foreign exchange margin trading platform,Trial Concludes: SBF Faces 25 Years in Prison and Substantial FinesOn March 28, Judge Lewis A. Kapla
Trial Concludes: SBF Faces 25 Years in Prison and Foreign exchange dealers that allow scalpingSubstantial Fines
On March 28, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan of the Manhattan Federal District Court finally announced the verdict in "the largest financial fraud case in U.S. history." Crypto magnate Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), due to alleged conspiracy fraud, money laundering, and other charges related to the FTX exchange, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison and the forfeiture of over 11 billion dollars in assets.
Possible Reduction of SBF's Sentence to 12.5 Years
Although SBF faces up to 110 years in prison, according to federal laws, his sentence could eventually be reduced to 12.5 years. The U.S. federal prison system does not have a formal parole system, but well-behaved inmates can receive sentence reductions, with a maximum of 54 days per year. Therefore, SBF’s actual time served will depend on his behavior in prison.
SBF Attempts to Reduce Sentence
Before the sentencing, SBF attempted to lessen his sentence. His lawyers suggested only a 6.5-year prison term and tried to prove that SBF is a kind and generous person. However, Judge Kaplan was dismissive of this, believing that SBF had not truly repented but was merely regretful of the outcome.
Prosecution Accuses Misuse of Funds
During the trial, prosecutors accused SBF of misusing and diverting FTX’s funds for personal and corporate illegal activities. He was accused of high-risk investments, making political donations, and purchasing expensive real estate, among others. Moreover, facing market and customer pressures, he adopted incorrect methods to repay debts, leading to FTX's bankruptcy and causing customers an estimated loss of about 10 billion dollars.
SBF Plans to Appeal
SBF, dissatisfied with the verdict, intends to appeal. Though the sentence was shorter than what the prosecution initially sought, it is still considered a significant judgment, sending a message that those convicted in the cryptocurrency field will face severe consequences.
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